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Article Title: Barriers And Best Practices For Achieving And Sustaining Gender Equality In The Workplace In A Globalised World
by NUHU, Rhoda Ayeye and UGHEOKE, Monica Ladi

Abstract:
Gender equality between men and women has brought about the concept that every individual is free to develop their own abilities,make choices and decide what they want without the limitations set by prejudices, stereotypes and rigid gender roles.It is achieved when women and men, girls and boys, have equal rights to go into the workplace to excel, and the power to shape their own lives and contribute to the growth of the workplace and society positively.In other to promote gender equality in the workplace, this paper is confirmatory as it seeks to x-rays best practices and policies for achieving sustainable gender equality. The paper reviewed some issues on gender equality.It discussed that some of the barriers to gender equality include: conflict,pay gap/salary, top leadership positions, lack of gender policies in organizations, lack of female role models or mentors, sexual violence and exploitation, absence of gender and work life balance. In addition, the best practices suggested for reducing gender barriers include: equal pay for the jobs or roles which are the same; no barriers for women to participate fully in the workplace; no discrimination against women with regards to their family and caregiving responsibilities; equal access to leadership positions, gender mainstreaming, gendered social responsibility and gender networking among others.It is recommended that workplace managers should adopt some of the aforementioned practices and be commitment to take the necessary actions and guidelines to enforce them.

Keywords: Gender, Gender Equality, Barriers, Best Practices, Sustainable Development

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